Welcome to Our Latest 100—a curated selection of the most recent additions to BDFarrands.com.
This rotating category highlights our newest acquisitions across all areas of the shop, from vintage collectibles and philatelic material to books, ephemera, and historical curiosities. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or simply browsing for something unique, this is the best place to see what’s just arrived.
Items in this section are updated regularly as new material is added, with older entries making way for the next wave of discoveries. If you enjoy being first to spot unusual or hard-to-find pieces, you may want to check back often—many items are one-of-a-kind and rarely stay available for long.
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In this deeply personal memoir and call to action, Sir David Attenborough reflects on a lifetime spent documenting the natural world and offers a hopeful vision for restoring our planet. This pre-owned hardcover is in Good condition.
A beautifully crafted poetry chapbook from Singapore’s Math Paper Press, A Place on Earth explores belonging, identity, memory, and the search for home in an increasingly connected world.
A thoughtful anthology from Singapore’s Math Paper Press, Balik Kampung 2B: Contemplations gathers nine writers whose stories explore memory, identity, neighborhood, and the meaning of home in contemporary Singapore.
An attractive commercial airmail cover mailed from Notre-Dame-au-Bois (Overijse), Belgium to Silent Hoist & Crane Co., Brooklyn, New York, franked with Scott #414 and Scott C13. A nice example of transatlantic business correspondence from the early postwar period.
An interdisciplinary collection exploring the concept of boundaries in Chinese history, art, literature, politics, and society. Written by leading Sinologists, this thought-provoking volume examines how physical, cultural, and symbolic boundaries have shaped Chinese civilization.
A moving account of friendship, courage, and sacrifice, Brothers Forever tells the true story of two Naval Academy roommates whose lives and legacies became forever intertwined in service to their country. This pre-owned paperback is in Very Good condition.
World War II Linen Postcard
Mailed March 29, 1944
A colorful World War II linen postcard from Camp McCain, Mississippi, mailed in March 1944 to Port Lavaca, Texas. Featuring bold military-themed artwork with a tank, crossed rifles, crossed cannons, and signal flags, this postcard captures the spirit of an American Army training camp during the war.
A collection of thoughtful and elegantly written essays by Isak Dinesen (Karen Blixen), exploring history, storytelling, art, and the human experience. This pre-owned paperback is in Acceptable condition and remains a solid reading copy.
With wit, candor, and sharp cultural insight, Paul Chaat Smith challenges stereotypes and explores the complexities of Native American identity in modern America. This pre-owned hardcover is in Like New condition.
An illustrated collection of Frank Lloyd Wright’s writings, architectural philosophy, and designs, featuring more than 150 photographs, drawings, and plans. This pre-owned paperback is in Acceptable condition.
A complete Mint Never Hinged set of 21 definitive stamps featuring President Gustav Heinemann, one of the longest-running and most recognizable definitive issues of the Federal Republic of Germany.
A complete Mint Never Hinged set of fourteen commemorative stamps issued by West Germany in 1972, honoring literature, religion, humanitarian service, European unity, science, printing, and cultural heritage.
A complete Mint Never Hinged set of 27 commemorative stamps issued by West Germany in 1973, celebrating international cooperation, environmental protection, science, culture, communications, architecture, and historic anniversaries.
A complete Mint Never Hinged set of 25 commemorative stamps issued by West Germany in 1974, featuring masterpieces of German Expressionism, Europa, the Universal Postal Union, philosophy, women’s history, sports, humanitarian causes, architecture, and science.
A complete Mint Never Hinged set of 23 stamps from West Germany’s popular Industry & Technology definitive series, featuring engineering, transportation, communications, manufacturing, and scientific achievements.
A Mint Never Hinged complete set of five stamps issued for the 1968 Olympic Games, honoring notable figures in Olympic history while supporting the 1972 Munich Olympic Games through semi-postal surtaxes.
A used ½ Penny definitive featuring King Edward VII, issued during the early years of British administration in Gibraltar. A classic stamp from the popular Edwardian colonial series.
A used 1 Penny definitive featuring King Edward VII, issued during the Edwardian period. This classic British colonial stamp is a favorite among collectors of Gibraltar and the British Empire.
A used 1 Penny definitive featuring King George V, one of the first stamps issued for Gibraltar following his accession to the throne in 1910.
A used 2 Pence definitive featuring King George V, issued as part of Gibraltar’s first definitive series of the new monarch. A classic early twentieth-century British Commonwealth issue.
Used five-stamp se-tenant strip commemorating the Bicentenary of the First Mail Coach Run between Bath, Bristol, and London. The strip illustrates dramatic scenes from the golden age of Britain’s horse-drawn Royal Mail coaches.
Complete used set of four Industrial Archaeology commemoratives with the matching Stamp World London ’90 miniature sheet. These stamps celebrate four of Britain’s most important industrial heritage sites and engineering achievements.
Used Stamp World London ’90 miniature sheet featuring the four Industrial Archaeology commemoratives, canceled with an attractive First Day of Issue postmark dated 25 July 1989.
Mint Never Hinged (MNH) complete strip of five issued in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales (1961-1997). Released just months after her passing, this commemorative set remains one of Royal Mail’s most popular modern issues.
Mint Never Hinged (MNH) complete strip of five commemorating the 650th Anniversary of the Order of the Garter, featuring the heraldic Queen’s Beasts that have symbolized centuries of British royal history.
Mint Never Hinged (MNH) pane of ten 27p stamps featuring spectacular aerial views of the diverse coastlines of England, Scotland, and Wales. This panoramic issue celebrates the natural beauty and variety of Britain’s shores.
Mint Never Hinged miniature sheet from the Celebrating England series, featuring iconic national symbols including St. George and the Dragon, the Houses of Parliament, the Flag of St. George, and the Royal Lion.
Mint Never Hinged (MNH) miniature sheet commemorating the 90th anniversary of the Battle of Passchendaele, featuring a dramatic poppy design alongside the four United Kingdom country definitive stamps. Issued as part of Royal Mail’s acclaimed Lest We Forget series honoring the First World War.
Mint Never Hinged (MNH) miniature sheet commemorating the 90th Anniversary of the Armistice ending World War I. Featuring a striking poppy design and the four United Kingdom country definitives, this issue honors the sacrifices of those who served during the Great War.
Mint Never Hinged (MNH) miniature sheet issued by Royal Mail celebrating the heritage, culture, and national identity of Wales. The sheet contains four stamps featuring the Welsh flag, St. David, the Senedd (Welsh Parliament), and the Welsh Dragon.
Mint Never Hinged miniature sheet commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, featuring four iconic locations from Kew Gardens and Wakehurst Place.
Mint Never Hinged (MNH) miniature sheet celebrating the history of Britain’s iconic post boxes, featuring four distinctive styles spanning more than a century of postal service.
Mint Never Hinged First Miniature Sheet issued for the London 1980 International Stamp Exhibition, featuring four historic British buildings originally issued as the 1978 British Architecture commemoratives.
Mint Never Hinged se-tenant block of six commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain. This innovative 1965 issue is one of Royal Mail’s most famous modern stamp designs and Britain’s first commemorative se-tenant block.
Mint Never Hinged souvenir sheet issued for the London 1980 International Stamp Exhibition, featuring four stamps commemorating the development of Great Britain’s postal system from Rowland Hill’s reforms to the introduction of Uniform Penny Postage.
Mint Never Hinged (MNH) souvenir sheet issued for the London 1980 International Stamp Exhibition, featuring a beautifully engraved 50p stamp depicting London’s most recognizable landmarks. The British Post Office’s third official miniature sheet.
Commemorative souvenir sheet celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Penny Black, featuring a reproduction of the world’s first adhesive postage stamp alongside a modern 20p commemorative. First Day cancelled in the City of London.
Complete Mint Never Hinged (MNH) collection of the 2008 Royal Family commemorative issue, including the six-stamp set (Scott 2514-2519) and the souvenir sheet (Scott 2520). The issue celebrates three generations of Britain’s Royal Family through memorable family photographs spanning six decades.
A handsome pair of used blocks of four commemorating the 1973 wedding of Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips. Includes both the 3½p violet and silver (Scott 707) and the 20p brown and silver (Scott 708) values with light circular cancellations.
Complete used set of six Great Britain Christmas commemoratives (Scott 709-714), issued in 1973 and illustrating scenes from the beloved Christmas carol “Good King Wenceslas.”
Complete used set of four commemoratives honoring the Bicentenary of the Fire Prevention (Metropolis) Act of 1774, illustrating historic British fire engines from 1766 through 1904.
Complete used set of four commemoratives depicting four of Britain’s most celebrated medieval military leaders: Robert the Bruce, Owain Glyndŵr, Henry V, and the Black Prince. Issued on July 10, 1974, the stamps were designed by Fritz Wegner.
Issued on October 9, 1974, this handsome commemorative set celebrates the centenary of the birth of Sir Winston Churchill, one of Britain’s most influential statesmen, wartime leaders, and Nobel Prize-winning author. The stamps were designed by Collis Clements and Edward Hughes and printed by Harrison & Sons using photogravure. Rather than using a single portrait,…
Complete used set of four Great Britain Christmas commemoratives (Scott 732-735), issued in 1974 and featuring beautifully photographed medieval carved roof bosses from English churches and cathedrals.
Complete used set of four commemorative stamps celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of J.M.W. Turner (1775-1851), one of Britain’s greatest landscape painters. The issue reproduces four of Turner’s most celebrated masterpieces.
Mint Never Hinged se-tenant pair of the two 7p stamps from Great Britain’s European Architectural Heritage Year issue. The pair features Charlotte Square, Edinburgh and The Rows, Chester, preserved in their original side-by-side format.
Complete used set of five commemorative stamps issued for the European Architectural Heritage Year 1975, featuring outstanding examples of British architecture from the medieval period through the twentieth century.
Used Christmas stamps from Great Britain’s beloved 1977 The Twelve Days of Christmas issue. Includes the five-stamp se-tenant strip (Scott 825a) and the 9p “Nine Ladies Dancing” stamp (Scott 826).
An enduring classic of architectural history, this illustrated study explores the life, philosophy, and landmark buildings of Henry Hobson Richardson, one of America’s most influential architects. This pre-owned paperback is in Good condition.
A used panoramic definitive strip from Hong Kong’s landmark 1997 Skyline definitive issue. The complete strip of 16 se-tenant stamps forms a colorful panoramic view of the Hong Kong skyline and is one of the most distinctive modern definitive issues.
A used complete set of two commemorative stamps issued to mark the 100th Anniversary of the International Red Cross, featuring the centenary emblem of one of the world’s best-known humanitarian organizations.
An attractive unused hinged 75 centesimi commemorative issued for the 400th anniversary of the birth of Emanuele Filiberto, Duke of Savoy, and the 10th anniversary of Italy’s victory in World War I.
A used 5 Lire high-value commemorative honoring the 400th anniversary of the birth of Emanuele Filiberto, Duke of Savoy. One of the key stamps in Italy’s popular 1928 commemorative series.
A used 10 Lire definitive from Italy’s iconic Imperiale (Imperial) series, featuring Italia Turrita, the traditional female personification of Italy crowned with mural towers. One of the highest denominations of this classic definitive issue.
A used 15 Centesimi commemorative from Italy’s beautiful 1930 Virgil Bicentenary series, depicting Helenus and Aeneas from Virgil’s Aeneid.
A used 25 Centesimi commemorative from Italy’s celebrated 1930 Virgil series, depicting a pastoral scene from Virgil’s Georgics, one of the greatest works of classical Latin literature.
A used 30 Centesimi commemorative from Italy’s celebrated 1930 Virgil series, depicting an allegorical scene inspired by Virgil’s Georgics. This classic issue is prized for its elegant classical design and literary theme.
A used 20 Centesimi commemorative honoring the 1900th anniversary of the death of Saint Anthony of Padua, featuring a scene from the saint’s life. A beautiful example of Italy’s finely engraved religious commemoratives of the early 1930s.
A used 30 Centesimi commemorative issued for the 700th anniversary of the death of Saint Anthony of Padua, depicting the Hermitage of Olivares in Portugal, where the young saint began his religious life.
A used 50 Centesimi commemorative issued for the 700th anniversary of the death of Saint Anthony of Padua, featuring the magnificent Basilica of Saint Anthony in Padua, one of Italy’s most important pilgrimage sites.
A landmark study of John Ruskin’s profound influence on American art, architecture, and cultural thought during the nineteenth century. This pre-owned hardcover is in Very Good condition.
Discover humanity’s documentary heritage through more than 200 extraordinary manuscripts, letters, maps, photographs, and archival treasures preserved by UNESCO. This pre-owned hardcover is in Very Good condition.
An award-winning account of the survivors of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, blending personal testimony with meticulous historical research. This pre-owned hardcover is in Good condition.
A gripping account of Britain’s darkest hour, Never Surrender explores the extraordinary leadership, political drama, and military peril surrounding Winston Churchill’s decision to continue fighting Nazi Germany in 1940. This pre-owned hardcover is in Very Good condition.
A Mint Never Hinged 9d commemorative issued to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), one of the world’s oldest international organizations.
A Mint Never Hinged complete set of three commemorative stamps issued for Expo ’70 in Osaka, Japan, showcasing New Zealand’s pavilion and exhibits at the first World Exposition held in Asia.
A Mint Never Hinged set of two commemorative stamps celebrating the opening of New Zealand’s first Satellite Earth Station at Warkworth, marking the nation’s entry into the era of global satellite communications.
A Mint Never Hinged complete set of three Christmas commemoratives featuring a classic religious painting, a stained-glass Nativity scene, and the brilliant blossoms of New Zealand’s iconic pōhutukawa tree.
A Mint Never Hinged complete set of three commemorative stamps celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) and the Centenary of the City of Napier.
Complete Mint Never Hinged set of four New Zealand provisional surcharged Rose Definitives, including the 4c, 14c, 17c, and 20c values. These emergency issues were created by overprinting existing definitive stamps to meet changing postal rates.
Complete Mint Never Hinged (MNH) set of three commemorative stamps issued for the 25th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference, held in Wellington, New Zealand, in November 1979. The stamps depict Parliament’s debating chamber, ceremonial symbols, and the famous Beehive wall hanging.
Complete Mint Never Hinged (MNH) set of three commemorative stamps issued in 1980 celebrating the Centenary of Rotorua, the International Orchid Conference, and the World Ploughing Championships, all significant events held in New Zealand during 1980.
Complete Mint Never Hinged (MNH) set of three New Zealand Christmas commemoratives issued in 1980, featuring a Renaissance Madonna and Child, New Plymouth’s historic St. Mary’s Church, and a summer Christmas picnic, reflecting the unique character of Christmas in the Southern Hemisphere.
Complete Mint Never Hinged (MNH) set of five definitive stamps issued in 1980 honoring distinguished Māori leaders whose lives helped shape New Zealand’s history, culture, and identity.
Complete Mint Never Hinged (MNH) set of four commemorative stamps celebrating Family Life, illustrating everyday moments shared by the whānau (extended family): play, caring for young and old, life at home, and worship.
Complete Mint Never Hinged (MNH) set of three New Zealand Christmas commemorative stamps issued in 1981, combining Renaissance religious art, a historic New Zealand church, and a native flowering tree in a celebration of Christmas through art, faith, and nature.
Few knitting designers have inspired makers quite like Nicky Epstein, whose imaginative use of texture, color, embellishment, and innovative construction has made her one of the most recognizable names in modern knitting. In Nicky Epstein’s Signature Scarves, she transforms the humble scarf into a work of wearable art. Featuring 35 original patterns, the book showcases…
The Spring 2017 edition of Promethean, the official literary journal of The City College of New York, featuring contemporary poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and visual art by emerging writers and artists. This pre-owned softcover is in Very Good condition.
A landmark work by one of the twentieth century’s greatest political thinkers, this complete edition of Rahel Varnhagen explores Jewish identity, gender, and intellectual life in eighteenth and nineteenth century Germany through the extraordinary life of salon hostess Rahel Varnhagen.
Richard Nixon Second Inauguration Commemorative Card
Washington, D.C. Inauguration Day Cancel
January 20, 1973
Complete Mint Never Hinged (MNH) semi-postal set of five issued by the Soviet Union in 1989 to benefit the Soviet Culture Fund, featuring paintings and decorative arts from Russian museums and collections.
From fearless pirates to daring naval commanders, She Captains celebrates the remarkable women who challenged convention and made their mark on maritime history. This pre-owned hardcover is in Like New condition.
A used 30¢ commemorative marking the opening of Singapore’s first container berth, a milestone that helped transform the nation into one of the world’s leading maritime hubs.
A used 75¢ commemorative celebrating Singapore’s growing ship repair and shipbuilding industry, one of the key foundations of the nation’s rise as a global maritime center.
A used 30¢ commemorative issued for the 1971 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Singapore, highlighting the cooperation of Commonwealth nations through a striking ring of national flags.
A Mint Never Hinged 2nd Local definitive featuring the Singapore Rhododendron (Melastoma malabathricum), one of the nation’s best-known native wildflowers.
A used 75¢ commemorative celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Post Office Savings Bank (1877-1977), recognizing a century of encouraging thrift and personal savings in Singapore.
A captivating debut collection of short stories blending supernatural fiction, magical realism, fantasy, and reimagined folklore. Verena Tay explores the thin boundary between darkness and hope in this beautifully crafted anthology from Singapore’s Math Paper Press.
A landmark study of the grotesque in Western art and literature, tracing its evolution from the Renaissance to modernism. This pre-owned trade paperback is in Very Good condition.
A powerful early collection of poetry and prose by one of Singapore’s most acclaimed literary voices. The Invisible Manuscript explores memory, identity, desire, and the lived experience of queer life with remarkable honesty and emotional depth.
A thought-provoking collection of essays by renowned philosopher Paul Ricœur exploring justice, law, ethics, and political philosophy. An essential work for students and scholars of philosophy, legal theory, and moral reasoning.
A groundbreaking exploration of masculinity, body image, and cultural expectations by acclaimed feminist scholar Susan Bordo. This pre-owned paperback is in Good condition.
A powerful memoir of survival, identity, and resilience in post-war Vietnam, The Unwanted recounts one family’s struggle in the aftermath of the fall of Saigon. This pre-owned paperback is in Like New condition.
The bestselling memoir that inspired the acclaimed film Beautiful Boy, Tweak is Nic Sheff’s unflinching account of addiction, relapse, and recovery. This pre-owned paperback is in Very Good condition.
A commercial cover mailed from Ponce, Puerto Rico, to San Francisco, California, franked with Scott #599A, the 2¢ George Washington Type II rotary press coil stamp. An attractive example of territorial postal history with a clear Ponce postmark and receiving backstamps.
An attractive World War II patriotic cover bearing the 3¢ Florida Centennial commemorative (Scott 927), canceled in Washington, D.C. on March 4, 1945. Features a colorful cachet with Uncle Sam and children carrying the inspirational wartime slogan, “Work-Fight to Give Them a Better World.”
Official First Day Cover for the reissued Scott U619 29¢ Star stamped envelope, printed on recycled paper and canceled on May 1, 1992, in Kansas City, Missouri, commemorating the U.S. Postal Service’s recycled postal stationery program.
A complete set of five official First Day Covers for the 2003 Reptiles & Amphibians commemorative stamps (Scott 3814-3818), each individually canceled at the San Diego Zoo, the official first-day ceremony location.
Honolulu, Hawaii • January 6, 2005
Complete set of twelve individual First Day Covers for the 2005 Lunar New Year souvenir sheet (Scott 3895a-m), each featuring one of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals with the official Honolulu, Hawaii First Day of Issue cancellation.
Winner of the 2004 Singapore Literature Prize, Unrest is a sweeping literary novel tracing love, revolution, and disillusionment across Singapore, Malaya, Hong Kong, China, and Taiwan. A compelling portrait of idealism lost and history remembered.
Drawing on two decades of experience in civic and interfaith leadership, Eboo Patel offers a hopeful roadmap for strengthening democracy by building institutions rather than simply criticizing them. This pre-owned hardcover is in Very Good condition.
A National Book Critics Circle Award winner, Young Men and Fire is Norman Maclean’s unforgettable account of the tragic 1949 Mann Gulch wildfire and the young smokejumpers who faced it. This pre-owned hardcover is in Like New condition.